The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

but it was clean work. There weren’t any traces of evidence

the couch and perused the documents Nico

inferred, “Could Mr. Craig be behind this? After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical

not an

were Hector, Lane, and their families, as well as

as his gaze

involvement in the incident, he always felt there was still a culprit who was really powerful that

capable of committing such a feat besides Craig

my

to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be ready

course, Cedrick. Rest assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is our topmost

You may

to see to his

the information about

was evident that Gwendolyn was being

opening

the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived fifteen minutes earlier

was a mainstream

the story of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her

granted. However, he immediately regretted his actions after their divorce and

sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she

the female lead after she won the Best Actress Award,

dressed in costume as she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she got out of

extra care of Gwendolyn’s safety

helped her to the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the opening ceremony, and

welcoming ceremony for you

on returning to the Newton residence for the time being,

do.” Gwendolyn clung to her hand tightly. “As a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later.

nothing in common besides being biologically related. Only you and Trey are my true

except for

meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the Newton family attempted

been outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the Newton